Criminal procedure — Closing argument by state — Law of self-defense A jury in the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County convicted Leumas White, appellant, of first-degree assault, using a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence, and wearing and carrying a firearm. [read post]

Criminal procedure — Motion for mistrial — Testimony regarding “stolen” firearm Appellant, Morgan Felix White, Jr., was convicted by a jury in the Circuit Court for Wicomico County of possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, illegal possession of a regulated firearm, and wearing, carrying, or transporting a handgun. [read post]

In WhitevWhite, 2012 WL 3041660 (S.D.N.Y.) pro se Plaintiff Keith White brought an action against his ex-wife Gabriela White under the Hague Convention, seeking the return of the parties' son S. to Keith and repayment of monies that Keith paid to Gabriela since 2005. [read post]

Criminal law — Sufficiency of the evidence — Indecent exposure Following a bench trial in the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County, Mario Malik White, appellant, was convicted of two counts of indecent exposure and one count each of disorderly conduct and disturbing the peace. [read post]

In 2014, Old Dominion entered into an Engineer, Procure and Construct Contract (“White Oak Agreement”) with Plaintiff, White Oak Power Constructors (“White Oak”) to construct the Plant and prepare it for operation. [read post]

Infographic on White Collar CrimeGould School of Law, University of Southern CaliforniaThe University of Southern California's Gould School of Law has posted an “infographic” on the Internet focusing on white collar crime.The infographic states that “White collar crime is as old as business itself, with the pioneers of the art form resorting to crude measures to bilk others out of their hard earned currency. [read post]

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